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Buying your first home – the different stages

There’s a lot to consider, so here are some tips and tools to get you started.

Investing in property

Find out how investing in property can help you build wealth.

Renovating your home

A home renovation can help you increase equity or meet life’s changing needs.

Buying your next home

Thinking about buying a house or freeing up equity? We can help make it happen.

Paying off your home loan

Get excited about your financial future. Find out what's next when you pay off your home loan.

Buying your first home

Home loan application process

See a full list of the information we'll request here.

Insure your valuables when you're at home or away

Protect your belongings with personal effects insurance.

Understanding the settlement process when buying a home

Helping you understand and prepare for settlement day.

Couples saving for a home loan deposit – a case study

Tips to help couples save for a house deposit.
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Investing in property

​Choosing the right investment property loan

Understanding the types of investment loans available.

​Depreciation tips for renovating investment properties

Why renovating without depreciating could be costing you.

Understand cash flow before you invest in property

Understand investment property cash flow for long-term investments.

Using equity to buy an investment property

Michael Sloan explains how to calculate your equity and how to use it.
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Renovating your home

Understanding the basics of construction loans

How construction loans can help you save on interest – and control costs.

7 cost-saving tips for renovating on a tight budget

Make your home reno plans a reality with these 7 cost-saving tips.

Finance options to consider for home renovation

Explore finance options for your home renovation.

Set a budget for your renovation and stick to it

Learn budgeting basics and be realistic about what you can afford.
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Buying your next home

Bridging loans: should you buy or sell first?

Explore the pros and cons and decide if a bridging loan is right for you.

What to do after your property’s auctioned or passed in

Whether you sold on auction day or plan to re-list, we're here to help.

Preparing your home for sale

See how minor cosmetic touch ups can boost your home’s appeal.

Know what your property is worth

Some tips to help you get the best return come selling time.
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Paying off your home loan

Seven tips to help pay your home loan faster

Changing how you make your home loan repayments could have a big impact.

Using your home's equity to invest

Making more frequent home loan repayments is a good place to start.

What a financial plan covers and what you can expect

Find out what's involved in a financial plan using an adviser.

Your key priorities when winding down your mortgage

Follow our 'end-of-mortgage' checklist to prepare for three key priorities.

Manage your home loan repayments while on parental leave

Consider these options to help you manage your home loan repayments while on parental leave..
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